Behavior Mentor

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a background in sports, youth work, or mentoring? We are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join our supportive team at a thriving primary school in Newham.

About the role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a crucial role in supporting students who require additional help in managing their behaviour. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with these students, helping them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and school life. Through 1:1 sessions, small group work, and classroom support, you will empower students to overcome barriers to their education, build self-esteem, and improve their social skills.

About the school

Our school is a vibrant and inclusive primary school located in the heart of Newham. We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative environment, where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our staff is committed to creating a nurturing atmosphere that fosters academic achievement, personal growth, and respect for others. We are proud of our diverse community and the strong relationships we build with our families.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Behavior Mentor you will:

• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with young people
• Understand the challenges faced by students with behavioural needs and strategies to support them
• Have a genuine passion for helping children succeed and the ability to inspire and motivate
• Have the ability to work effectively as part of a team, with a flexible and proactive approach

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Previous experience in a behaviour mentor role, or a background in sports coaching, youth work, or a related field

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Mubarak Jama on 020 7065 7500 or email Mubarak.Jama@smartteachers.co.uk.